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Men Quotes by Pierre Choderlos de Laclos
- Humanity is not perfect in any fashion; no more in the case of evil than in that of good. The criminal has his virtues, just…
- A man enjoys the happiness he feels, a woman the happiness she gives.
- It has become necessary for me to have this woman, so as to save myself from the ridicule of being in love with her: for…
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